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BMW 5 Series Touring 520d xDrive MHT SE 5dr Step Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1995
Trim	SE
Price	£48,085
Engine Power - BHP	190
Acceleration	7.6
Top Speed	138 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
Length	4963 mm
Width	1868 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	560 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1840 kg

Driver Convenience

32GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
Active Guard
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system with 12.3" instrument display and high resolution control display
BMW Teleservices
Brake pad wear indicator
Driving experience switch
eCall emergency call system
Electric boot lid - electrically opening/closing rear tailgate
Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
iDrive controller with shortcut buttons
Intelligent emergency call
Multifunctional instrument panel
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer inc. average speed, fuel consumption, liquid crystal Info display, journey computer, outside temperature display, personal profile
On-board diagnosis - OBD
Powered by Operating System 7.0
Service interval indicator
Stop/start button

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

48V Mild hybrid technology
Diesel particulate filter
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Engine cover with twin turbo designation
Steptronic sport transmission with gearshift paddle switches on steering wheel

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
All round anti-corrosion system
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Chrome exterior trim in kidney grille, air breather, window surround and window recess cover
Door handle illumination
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap facility and comfort closing function
Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors includes integrated direction indicators and automatic parking function
Folding exterior side mirror with auto- dimming
Follow me home headlight function
Heated windscreen washer jets
High gloss black active air stream kidney grille
Independent opening for tailgate window
LED daytime running lights
LED third brake light
Matt silver roof rails
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Trapezoidal visible exhaust tailpipes
xDrive designation on tailgate

Interior Features

12V power socket in front and rear
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40/20/40 split folding rear seats with additional mechanism in luggage compartment
Armrest - front and rear integrated door trim, centre console includes storage compartment, rear centre includes 2 cupholders
Child seat ISOFIX attachment with rear outer seats includes top tether
Cup holders (2 front and 2 rear)
Door sill finishers with BMW designation
Driver and front passenger lumbar support
Front and rear footwell lights
Front reading lights
Height and length adjustable steering column and activation via lateral lever on the steering column
Lockable glove compartment with light
Multifunction controls for leather steering wheel
Rear headrests
Retractable luggage compartment dividing net
Single front passenger seat
Three spoke sport leather steering wheel
Velour floor mats

Packs

Ambient lighting pack - 5 Series
Connected package professional - 5 Series

Passive Safety

Airbags - driver/front passenger, rear and side, first and second row seats head airbags, front passenger seat airbag deactivation
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake assist function
Brake energy regeneration
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off and interior lighting
Deformation zones - front and rear with door reinforcements and bumpers up to 2.5 mph
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Electronic brake force distribution
Engine drag torque control
Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
Front head restraints with anti-whiplash
Hill start assist
Mechanical child proof lock on rear doors
Passive protection for pedestrians
Rear door child safety locks
Side impact protection
Three point seat belts for all four seats
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure indicator
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.1
HC+NOx	0.048
NOx	0.019
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	173
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	146

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1995
Compression Ratio	16.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	39E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	81
NCAP Safety Assist %	59
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.6
Engine Power - BHP	190
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	138 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	V SPOKE STYLE 618
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1498 mm
Length	4963 mm
Wheelbase	2975 mm
Width	1868 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2126 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66
Gross Vehicle Weight	2530 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1700 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	560 l
Max. Loading Weight	690 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1840 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.4 m

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